Paul Philippe (1870–1930)
What is Paul Philippe’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Paul Philippe at 32 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,519 including buyer’s premium (middle half $651–$5,542, n=7). The auction record is $72,899 for 'Russian Dancer': A bronze and ivory figure (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Russian Dancer': A bronze and ivory figure | — | $72,899 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | "Danseuse au Bandeau" | — | $46,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | The Turbaned Dancer | Bronze | $44,636 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2016 |
| 4 | Russian Dancer, c. 1925 | Bronze, gold patinated; ivory, partly painted; signed on the marble base: "P. Philippe" | $24,059 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Russian Dancer, 1925 | Bronze | $15,051 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | The Violinist | Bronze | $14,383 | Sworders | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | The Violinist, 1870 | Painted bronze and ivory figure | $13,763 | Sworders | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Russian Dancer, c. 1925 | Ivory; bronze, cold-painted, gilded; stone base, signed: "P.Phillipe" | $11,278 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Russian dancer, c. 1925 | Bronze, cast, cold painted; ivory; signed on the light brown Onyx base: "P. PHILIPPE" | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Pierrette, c. 1925 | Ivory, bronze, painted, onyx base; on the reverse signed „Philippe" and foundry stamp "RuM“ (Rosenthal and Maeder) | $9,808 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 28 | $4,624 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $6,439 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,519 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Philippe is a French artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,281. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Philippe sold in 2025 for $7,545, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Philippe work is $4,281.
The median Paul Philippe sculpture sells for $4,053 across 49 lots.
The median Paul Philippe print sells for $6,439 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Philippe sculptures typically sell for $705–$5,606 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $6,439 | $6,439 | — | 2009-05-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 67 | $4,053†‡ | $47,641‡ | 73.1% | 2026-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $46,820‡ | $72,899 | — | 2016-09-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $705–$5,606†‡ | $3,117†‡ | $19,098‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,231–$19,994†‡ | $10,245†‡ | $47,641‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $47,641‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $44,636 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $6,439 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Philippe worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Philippe work is $4,281. The median Paul Philippe sculpture sells for $4,053 across 49 lots. The median Paul Philippe print sells for $6,439 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Philippe sculptures typically sell for $705–$5,606 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Paul Philippe sculpture?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Philippe sculpture is $4,053. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Philippe's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Philippe sculpture is $47,641. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Paul Philippe sculpture?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Philippe sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,117, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Philippe sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Philippe sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,245, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Philippe's auction record?
Paul Philippe's auction record is $72,899, set in 2008.
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